Sharlene has just put a down payment on a lot in a small subdivision. There are 24 lots in the subdivision, and all are approximately 0.3 acres in size. Four builders have been contracted by the subdivision manager to each build six homes in order to finish the subdivision in 6 months. Sharlene's uncle is one of the builders contracted by the subdivision manager. What is the probability that Sharlene's uncle will be the builder that builds her house? Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.
Sharlene has just put a down payment on a lot in a small subdivision. There are 24 lots in the subdivision, and all are approximately 0.3 acres in size. Four builders have been contracted by the subdivision manager to each build six homes in order to finish the subdivision in 6 months. Sharlene's uncle is one of the builders contracted by the subdivision manager. What is the probability that Sharlene's uncle will be the builder that builds her house? Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.
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Transcribed Image Text:Sharlene has just put a down payment on a lot in a small subdivision. There are 24 lots in the subdivision, and all are approximately 0.3 acres in size. Four builders have
been contracted by the subdivision manager to each build six homes in order to finish the subdivision in 6 months. Sharlene's uncle is one of the builders contracted by
the subdivision manager. What is the probability that Sharlene's uncle will be the builder that builds her house? Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.
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